Publications by authors named "Hassan Al Balushi"
Article Synopsis
- - The study assesses the knowledge, attitudes, and awareness of emergency medicine residents and physicians in Oman regarding radiation emergency management, highlighting a significant lack of preparedness in this area.
- - Results from an electronic survey of 110 participants showed a 62.7% response rate, with 62% having no prior radiation emergency training and a median knowledge score of only 50/100.
- - The findings stress the need for improved educational programs and training to enhance the readiness of healthcare professionals in Oman to effectively handle radiation emergencies.
Lead is the most common heavy metal found in the Earth's crust. Lead has been widely dispersed and incorporated in the natural world since prehistoric times. In the majority of wealthy countries, the amount of lead entering the atmosphere has been significantly reduced.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is an anti-oxidant found in many over-the-counter supplements and is used in treatments for diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Although it is a safe oral molecule, there have been eight cases of ALA toxicity reported. Three reported cases were among adult patients and five were among pediatric patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study aims to measure the rate, types, and causes of injuries presented at a primary care setting in the Muscat governorate.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out where all patients who attended the Al Moabelah Health Center from the period of 1(st) January 2010 to the 31(st) December 2010 were identified from the electronic medical records. Patients identified with any type of injury were then selected for further data collection with their age and gender recorded.